If I were in charge of ...parliament

If I were in charge of...Parliament

Parliament is a big bore because it is just part of the adult world. It is not an important thing to teenagers because during elections we do not have a say on who we think would be a good leader.

If I was a member of Parliament I would let us vote. Why? Because we teenagers want to make sure that we have a better future. I would let 14-year olds vote in elections. This means I would be able to vote in January.

I used to watch Parliament on TV on a Saturday and saw that women's point of view did not count. I feel women and men are not treated the same. There are so many men in Parliament and so few women. Do you think that is fair?

I think Parliament is dull. So I would spice it up and stop politicians being so uptight. I would give the public more of an insight into parliament and get young people to come and put their views forward. I would pay attention to people who are less fortunate and do my best to help them. I would visit people who are being ill treated and are in foster homes and people on the streets. This is what I would do.

Vote for me and you will have a better future. Thank you.

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This story was produced by Paula Morris, 13. It was published by Children Now magazine.